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German Cucumber Salad or Gurkensalat

A delicious cucumber salad, perfect for any occasion.
Course Appetizer, Salad, Vegetable
Cuisine All-American, German
Keyword cucumbers, pickled
Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced very thinly
  • 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped OR 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the sugar, vinegar, water, and salt.
  • Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Set aside.
  • In a large serving bowl combine the cucumbers, onions, and dill. Pour the sugar-vinegar liquid over cucumbers and onions.
  • Refrigerator 2 to 4 hours.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled.